Anna Kalinskaya Makes Headlines at US Open with Scheduling Clash and On-Court Drama

Anna Kalinskaya will headline Arthur Ashe Stadium tonight as she prepares to face second seed Iga Swiatek in a third-round showdown at the U.S. Open. The 29th-ranked Russian, who upset top players en route to this stage, is aiming to derail Swiatek’s bid for a second Grand Slam title of the season.

Earlier today, Kalinskaya criticized the tournament’s scheduling after her late-night practice session. Following her straight-sets victory over Ekaterina Alexandrova, she complained that she returned from the site at 2:40 AM and was only informed of her next match time-set for mid-morning-upon arrival. “How does the tournament expect me to adjust my sleep schedule and recover properly?” she lamented, calling the process “one-sided”.

Off-court tensions also flared in the doubles draw. Partnering with Sorana Cîrstea in the first round, Kalinskaya lost 5-7, 4-6 to Americans Peyton Stearns and McCartney Kessler. After the defeat, she confronted the victorious pair at the net, accusing them of lacking “respect” and never offering an apology during disputed line calls.

As the evening session approaches, all eyes will be on Kalinskaya to see if she can channel today’s frustrations into an inspired performance against a formidable Iga Swiatek.